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Ford 4000



Ford 4000 tractor photo
1962 - 1975
Model year
Utility tractor
Series map:
4000
5000
50.0hp*
69.0hp
Production
ManufacturerFord
Utility tractor
Built in Highland Park, Michigan, USA
The three-cylinder Ford 4000 series tractors, which debuted in 1965, were entirely different from the old 801-based 4000 tractor.
Ford 4000 Engines
Ford 3.1L 3-cyl gasoline
Ford 3.3L 3-cyl diesel
Ford 3.1L 3-cyl LP gas
Engine details ...
Ford 4000 Transmissions
8-speed
10-speed full power shift
Transmission details ...
Ford 4000 Power
PTO (claimed)45 hp
33.6 kW
Plows4
Drawbar (tested)41.09 hp
30.6 kW
PTO (tested)46.71 hp
34.8 kW
Performance test details ...
Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Differential lockmechanical rear OptOptional
Steeringmanual
Steeringpower OptOptional
Mechanical wet disc brakes
Open operator station.
Photos
North American Ford 4000 row-crop tractor (4200 diesel).
Ford 4000 photos...
Capacity
Fuel16 gal
60.6 L
Hydraulic system8.4 gal (transmission PTO)
31.8 L
 8.1 gal (independent PTO)
30.7 L
Hydraulics
Typeopen center
Capacity8.4 gal (transmission PTO)
31.8 L
 8.1 gal (independent PTO)
30.7 L
Pressure2500 psi
172.4 bar
Pump flow5 gpm
18.9 lpm
 5.5 gpm
20.8 lpm
Steering flow4.5 gpm
17.0 lpm
Steering press.800 psi
55.2 bar
Tractor hitch
Rear TypeII/I
Controlposition and draft control
Rear lift3200 lbs
1451 kg
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTOtransmission
 independent OptOptional
Clutchdry disc (transmission)
 wet disc (independent)
Rear PTO Type540 (1.375)
 1000 (1.375)
Engine RPM540@1800
 1000@1950
Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase84.5 inches
214 cm
Weight4885 lbs
2215 kg
Front tire6.00-16
Rear tire12.4-38
Full dimensions and tires ...
Ford 4000 attachments
front-end loader
Attachment details ...
4000 Serial Number Location
Ford 4000 serial number location
Right side, behind starter on clutch housing.
4000 Serial Numbers
1965C100000
1966C124200
1967C161300
1968C190200
1969C226000
1970C257600
1971C292100
1972C327200
1973C367300
1974C405200
1975C450700

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Electrical
Groundnegative
Charging systemgenerator
Charging amps22
Battery volts12
Battery AH80 (gas)
 128 (diesel)
References
4000 references literature
Tractors For Industrial Use published in 1967, by Ford
New-Size Ford 4000 - 5000 published in 1968
4000 Row Crop published in 1966, by Ford
New-Size Fords published in 1964
Heavier-Stronger-Tougher Compare New-Size Fords published in 1965
2, 3, or 4-plow tractor? Here's why farmers favor Fords. published in 1968
4000 manuals literature
Operator's Manual Major 4000 & Super Major 5000 (SE 9164) published in 1964
Operator's Manual 4000 and 5000 Tractors (SE 9207) published in 1965
4000 Major published in 1964
Ford Tractor Operator's Manual 2000 3000 4000 5000 (SE3006) published in 1966
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